Re: C-p, C-b, C-f, and C-n... why?

[Björn Lindström]

Mathias Dahl <brakjoller@gmail.com> writes:

> OK, the distance from the home row is shorter, but I still don't think
> you can conclude that it is more efficient. For example, C-f require
> "two" (or one, or one and a half if you want) keypresses while the
> arrow keys require only single keypresses.

That argument is a bit flawed. Too use the arrow keys you have to
abandon the basic touch typing position completely and then find it
again. This will take a lot longer than pressing any key combination you
can reach from the basic position.